How is the Rigveda best described in the context of ancient Indian literature?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. A collection of hymns across ages.
The Rigveda is best described as a collection of hymns across ages. Composed roughly between 1500 BCE and 1000 BCE, it is the oldest of the four Vedas and one of the world's oldest religious texts. It consists of 1,028 Vedic Sanskrit hymns (Suktas) organized into 10 books known as Mandalas. These hymns were composed by various rishis (sages) over centuries to praise deities like Agni, Indra, and Soma, reflecting the socio-religious life of the early Vedic period.